Extractive industries and indigenous peoples 2013, para. 20
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Many cases have come to the attention of the Special Rapporteur in which indigenous individuals or communities have suffered repression for their opposition to extractive projects. In several of the cases, indigenous individuals and groups opposing extractive projects have been met with acts of intimidation or violence, including violence resulting in death.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Person(s) affected
Ethnic minorities
Year
2013
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Other
Reference
SR Indigenous Peoples, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/24/41, para. 20.